Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest

Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest

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Nathan Davidson takes a swallow before trying to take another bite during the Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest at Sunset Mall. This was the first time Davidson had competed, and he said even if he didn't win his entry fee was going to a good cause, Meals for the Elderly.

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Brandon Castaneda massages his neck after officials called time in the Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest. The contestants had 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as they could.

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Hap Lutton takes pictures of Mr. Dog's fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest at Sunset Mall on Wednesday. Lutton went to support his co-worker Paul Langton, who won the contest.

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Josh White takes a breath as his set of hot dogs is placed in front of him for the Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest at Sunset Mall. This was the first time White had competed.

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Nathan Davidson (right) took a moment after time was called in the Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest at Sunset Mall. The contest benefits Meals for the Elderly.

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Spectators cheer on various contestants in the Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest at Sunset Mall. Fifteen people competed, and the winner took home a trophy and cash prize of $100.

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The trophy for Mr. Dog's fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest was on display before the event at Sunset Mall. Fifteen people competed, and the winner took home a cash prize of $100 as well.

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Mike Falter calls the champion of the Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest. Paul Langton took home a trophy and cash prize of $100.

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Hot dogs are prepared for the Mr. Dog fourth annual San Angelo Hotdog Eating Contest at Sunset Mall. Fifteen people competed, and the winner took home a trophy and cash prize of $100.